Hi there,
In the past, I did some test of root and unlock the bootloader.
Now I would like to use it as stock and be able to use the software Xperia Companion to update, repair and everything on the tablet.
My issue is that I can't do anything on it.
Does anyone can help me to restore it as stock ?
Thank you
Select recover in Companion and then connect Z3. Follow the instructions and it's simple. It will wipe everything to factory default.
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I see that i can update my phone now to ICS.
Right now i have .42, unlocked bootloader and rooted phone.
Works like a charm, fast, slick, with some stock apps uninstalled.
I use cwm v5.0.2.7 -nAa-r2 as backup, so if i experiencing any problem, a fast boot, restore and i'm on top again.
So what happens if i am updating over pc companion?
1. Will i be able to do it?
2. Will i loose cwm?
3. Do i have to go through a heavy rooting process all over?
4. If something goes wrong or i do not like ICS, and cwm still there, can i just restore my old backup and all back to "normal" ?
Thanks
With the Flash tool, all your desire are possible !
1, yes
2, you will lose CWM, but you can reinstall it again
3, yes can root it again, but i dunno, what you call "heavy rooting process" ?
4, yes !
5,=> always post questions in Q/A thread !
I followed this one, and worked great
http://communities-origin.sonyericsson.com/thread/35239?tstart=0
And here are the kernels u need following guide on link above
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26798415&postcount=141
I'm wondering if there's a clear and fully working tutorial on how to unroot and restore a Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro SK17a to stock so I can send the phone off for repair.
This is what I have so far:
UnRoot the phone using the ZergRush Exploit
Plug in phone and use PCCompanion and use the repair option.
I don't think I can so a Factory Reset on the phone since some stock apps were removed after root.
So has anyone else restored to stock after root and succeeded and is this the right way to do this?
Thanks.
garychencool said:
I'm wondering if there's a clear and fully working tutorial on how to unroot and restore a Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro SK17a to stock so I can send the phone off for repair.
This is what I have so far:
UnRoot the phone using the ZergRush Exploit
Plug in phone and use PCCompanion and use the repair option.
I don't think I can so a Factory Reset on the phone since some stock apps were removed after root.
So has anyone else restored to stock after root and succeeded and is this the right way to do this?
Thanks.
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Just use Sony Update Service and re-install the firmware with wipe data ticked.
OR
flash ftf file through flashtool with wipe data ticked ofcourse.
You don't even have to unroot because following any of the two methods above will automatically remove root access
Sudanminipro said:
Just use Sony Update Service and re-install the firmware with wipe data ticked.
OR
flash ftf file through flashtool with wipe data ticked ofcourse.
You don't even have to unroot because following any of the two methods above will automatically remove root access
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Thank you for this, I was just making sure if I will do it right. I'll still unroot for additional "safety" since Sony Mobile's unlocked bootloader dispute, of course I didn't unlock it, yet.
My questios is, which is the easy way to update the rom and get rooted again?
I have recovery, supersu and all flashed and working, now if i want to update, lets say to the new .108 do i have to update normaly, from Pc Companion or flashtool and repeate all the process again of rooting and flashing recovery again OR there is an easy way like to flash a zip from recovery and flash a tft file and done?
P.S the bootloader is locked
Thank you very much in advance
Aagsar said:
My questios is, which is the easy way to update the rom and get rooted again?
I have recovery, supersu and all flashed and working, now if i want to update, lets say to the new .108 do i have to update normaly, from Pc Companion or flashtool and repeate all the process again of rooting and flashing recovery again OR there is an easy way like to flash a zip from recovery and flash a tft file and done?
P.S the bootloader is locked
Thank you very much in advance
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The OTA may or may not work, if it fails then just flash an FTF (with or without data wipe depending on your mood) and then reroot etc
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I am quite new to this and I want to root my z ultra. However I am wondering, whenever there is a software update, how can i install the update cos I know that after rooting I might be unable to update using pc companion anymore. Please can you throw more light on this. Thanks
louisenyioha said:
I am quite new to this and I want to root my z ultra. However I am wondering, whenever there is a software update, how can i install the update cos I know that after rooting I might be unable to update using pc companion anymore. Please can you throw more light on this. Thanks
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what does the post of mine above yours say?
is there any way to return the Z2 Tablet SGP561 (Verizon edition) back to complete factory condition with PC Companion, FlashTool, XperiFirm, or other? the bootloader is still not unlockable on the VZW model as far as i am aware and i can't find any FTF for this model.
i am currently on 4.4.2 with root and NUT's dual recovery and have backed up my DRM keys. there are conflicting reports of being able to maintain root with the OTA to 4.4.4, so before trying I'd like to know how i could return to the current setup if it fails.
thanks
theksmith said:
is there any way to return the Z2 Tablet SGP561 (Verizon edition) back to complete factory condition with PC Companion, FlashTool, XperiFirm, or other? the bootloader is still not unlockable on the VZW model as far as i am aware and i can't find any FTF for this model.
i am currently on 4.4.2 with root and NUT's dual recovery and have backed up my DRM keys. there are conflicting reports of being able to maintain root with the OTA to 4.4.4, so before trying I'd like to know how i could return to the current setup if it fails.
thanks
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I would love to know this also. I am in the same boat. FlashTool wont let me. I deleted the files to remove Dual Recovery but updates are still failing with code 402 and i can not find anything about it.
anyone
I am having the same issue. Sony pc companion doesn't work and after deleting the dual recover files from post I'm getting random Fc and no more read write in system files. Also I have done factory reset and still having issues.
verizon xperia z2 tablet sgp 561
computerguydd said:
I am having the same issue. Sony pc companion doesn't work and after deleting the dual recover files from post I'm getting random Fc and no more read write in system files. Also I have done factory reset and still having issues.
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same here helep can i have to official stock rom for verizon xperia z2 tablet sgp 561. Sony pc companion says "need the Verison utility software update tool" need help pls thanks in advance
I unlocked the bootloader and rooted my Z Ultra (c6806) some time ago. I now want to return it to stock so that it can received regular updates from Sony. Unfortunately, I haven't done any rooting in a long while, and I want to make sure I don't brick the phone, etc. Is there a simple guide for bringing it back to a stock state where it can receive normal OTA (or PC Companion) updates? As of now, attempting to update returns this error message:
Problem: The phone/tablet contains modified software that cannot be updated.
Details: Sony Update Engine Failure (error 2003).
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I apologize for what seems like such a silly question. Thanks for the help.
Have you locked your bootloader? If not then I'm afraid PC Companion won't do much for you. You have to either lock your bootloader and use PC Companion again or download FlashTool and a firmware you like, then flash it.
Regards
teddy74eva said:
Have you locked your bootloader? If not then I'm afraid PC Companion won't do much for you. You have to either lock your bootloader and use PC Companion again or download FlashTool and a firmware you like, then flash it.
Regards
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The bootloader is unlocked, and I have not relocked it. My questions are these. I looked around the site and I found these instructions:
Back to Stock:
To get back to pure stock Sony there are several things that need to be done:
1. Make sure you have root
2. Backup any data/photos/etc on the phone
3. Restore your TA backup with the TA backup tool above
If you are on a custom kernel or ROM you ZU will not boot at this stage
4. Start flashtool and load a FTF
5. Start the flash and wait for the onscreen instructions to connect the ZU
6. Connect your ZU in flashmode
With the ZU powered off
Connect to PC while holding the volume down key
Flash will start
7. Wait for flash to complete
My questions:
I did make a TA Backup, and I have it. If I don't restore the TA Backup (which seems like a little bit of a hassle), will I still be able to update through PC Companion?
If I just relock the boatloader, will I be able to use PC Companion to update from where it sits currently (I think 4.4.2)? Will relocking the bootloader on a rooted 4.4.2 device mess it up?
If I relock the bootloader, and I am able to use PC Companion to update, I will lose root, correct? And if I lose root, I will not be able to restore the TA backup, correct, unless I reroot it?
Here's my end goal. I just want the new stock Lollipop on it, and I want to be able to receive updates (they don't have to be OTA) from Sony. I gave the phone to my mom, and I want to keep it up to date. What is the easiest (and safest, least-likely-to-brick) way of accomplishing this?
Thank you for any help.